The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Cambridge University Press & Assessment officially partnered, making CSE Academy an authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge recently on 30th April, bringing the English proficiency test designed for academics and professionals to CSE’s 12 branches leveraging the exchanges’ presence in all provinces in the country.
Linguaskill is an English proficiency assessment developed by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, designed for both academic and professional contexts, which assesses English language ability across the CEFR (Common European Framework of References) scale from B1 to C2. Typically, Linguaskill delivers results within 48 hours, supported by detailed score reports aligned to international standards, and offers both General and Business versions of the examination, awarding graduates a globally recognised certificate with lifetime validity.
CSE Academy, the education arm of the Colombo Stock Exchange, was established in 2023 through the consolidation of its various educational initiatives. These include the Advanced Diploma in Financial Management, certificate courses in Financial Markets, Investment, Stock Analysis, and Financial Statement Analysis. Together, these programmes support investor education and help raise financial literacy among corporates, students, and investors. With the launch of Linguaskill, CSE Academy will offer the Linguaskill course across its 12 branches, enabling students to sit the examination at CSE Academy facilities.
Remarking on the collaborative launch of the programme, Ms. Zahara Ansary, Country Head of Cambridge University Press & Assessment for Sri Lanka & The Maldives stated “We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Colombo Stock (CSE) as it becomes an authorised examination centre for Linguaskill by Cambridge. This collaboration represents an important step in strengthening access to internationally benchmarked English language assessment in Sri Lanka, particularly within the professional and corporate landscape. With their island wide branch network, CSE is well positioned to take these qualifications to all parts of our country helping to elevate skills development standards and support the long-term growth of Sri Lanka’s human capital.”
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike, CEO of CSE, remarked “At the CSE, one of the key tasks has been to foster financial literacy across our investor groups. Through our collaboration with the Cambridge University Press & Assessment and the launch of Linguaskill across our branch network operating across all provinces, we want to be able to complement our mission to raise financial literacy with professional communication skills to assist them to engage in the capital market.”
Photo caption:(Left to Right): Mr. Pasindu Wijemanna, Executive – CSE Education Academy; Mr. Ganisuru Wijesekara,
Executive – CSE Education Academy; Ms. Tharanga Karunaratne, Senior Executive – CSE Education Academy;
Ms. Srima Fernando – Marketing Executive, Negombo Branch – CSE Education Academy; Mr. Dananjaya
Bandara, Marketing Manager, Sri Lanka – Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Mr. Haaziq Feroze,
Business Development Manager – English, Sri Lanka – Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Ms. Zahara
Ansary, Country Head – Sri Lanka & The Maldives – Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Mr. Rajeeva
Bandaranaike, CEO – CSE; Mr. Niroshan Wijesundere, Executive Vice President – Marketing – CSE; Ms.
Shivandini Liyanage, Senior Vice President – Legal, Enforcement and Compliance – CSE; Mr. Tharaka
Amarasena, Head – Investor Education & Branch Operations – CSE; Ms. Yashodhara Hemachandra, Assistant
Manager – CSE Education Academy.
